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Friday, March 11, 2016

Highlights of Toy Fair NY 2016 – Dolls! Dolls! Dolls!

Last week I wrote my other Highlights of Toy Fair post which
included everything but dolls.This one
is only dolls.There were such wonderful dolls at Toy Fair that I thought they deserved their own
post.So here it is.These are all my pictures – no stock photos
-so they may not be perfect but they are real.It is always nice to see the dolls “out of the box”.

This post covers a wide variety of dolls. There are dolls for young children, older
girls and adult collectors.I have
included popular brands, specialty brands and start-up company dolls.The collector dolls are at
the end – even if you are not in the market for them I hope you enjoy reading
about them.

Cabbage
Patch Kids by Wicked Cool Toys

In the 80s
the Cabbage Patch dolls were all the rage and they are back in full force.These version of the new dolls are little kids – not babies
- and they come individualized with
adoption papers and unique name just like the originals.Now your doll can also adopt a pet. Each doll
comes with a key for the future pet’s heart (See the key on the right hand of the doll in the package). The key unlocks the pets heart. Dog and cat pets are available for the doll to adopt. They of course have their own adoption papers.I am so lucky to have received this one in the box as a sample and she
is lovely.“Tamara” will be making a
little girl very happy.

Barbie by
Mattel - Fashionistas and Renee Spy Squad

The new
Barbies have been in the news so you may have heard about them.I got see all of them at Toy Fair- even the ones not on the market yet are shown here.They are short, tall and curvy (that means a
little fuller in figure).There also is a variety
of hair and skin tones.All this variety
is in their Fashionista doll line.It is
quite a lineup.The basic doll is $9.99
and in the Spring you can purchase some of them with two additional outfits for $19.99.I bet these will be a popular birthday gift –
priced just right. And every little girl
can use another Barbie.

I have always
liked the Barbie career themed dolls and I bought “Office Barbie” for my daughter
in the 80s.Today careers that women
aspire to are more adventurous so here we have Renee – the Secret Agent in this
Barbie Spy Squad doll.The bag she is
holding has a gown in it so she can change to a secret disguise.For all the criticism, Barbie has always had
a modern touch.I think that is why she
endures.

Madeline by
Yottoy

Every little girl loves the Madeline books, and this will be a loved
doll.This 16 inch doll is soft with bright color she looks exactly like Madeline in the books. Can’t you just see her being
hugged as you read a Madeline book at bedtime.She is adorable, I assure you.This doll gets rave reviews on Amazon.You can also purchase the dog Genevieve.

Disney
Princess – Elena Avalor by Hasbro

The Disney
Princess dolls are very popular and little girls frequently have collections of
them.In August, Elena Avalor will
become the first Latin American doll and she is spectacular.Since Latin Americans are so family oriented,
Elena will also have a little sister – Isabel, who is interested in science.

Bebe Cheri
by Corolle

Corolle is
the premium French Doll brand and they make exquisite dolls for children.Their newest doll is large and
undressed.Bebe Cheri fits into size 3
month baby clothes so she/he can be dressed in your child’s own baby
clothes.The doll can have a whole
wardrobe at no extra cost. Dress her or him in a basic sleeper or a keepsake outfit. Here is the
picture I took at the Corolle booth at Toy Fair.These dolls are available at specialty stores
and when I see it offered at a reasonable price at Amazon I will add the link
below.

Asana – The
Yoga Doll by AziamGirlz

Billed as
the “first yoga doll,” this doll is designed to move with full range of motion
in her hips, arms and knees and she also has a built in spinal extender to allow for
forward and back bending. She can do any yoga contortion imaginable. I saw multiple versions of this doll at Toy
Fair but only Asana is available at Amazon right now while the others will
become available during the year.The
dolls are sized like a Barbie doll and each comes with accessories. Asana comes
with a pilates ball, 2 hand weights, yoga mat, slap bracelet and hairbrush.Later in the year dolls with a different cultural look will be available.

For the
special occasion and collectors......

Laura Ingalls
by The Queen’s Treasures

This is an authentically
detailed 18 inch doll in a true Little House on the Prairie outfit.The doll will be on the market in July and a
complete line of accessories will also be available including the Little House
wagon, cooking set, pony and dog. If you
want it all it will be hundreds of dollars.I am sure it will be a draw for collectors.The doll and whole set are really eye
catching.

The Flower
Girl and Bride Dolls by Madame Alexander

This small Flower Girl doll is
the perfect remembrance gift for the flower girl in your wedding party.She isn’t available on the market yet, but I
will let you know when she is.

Bride Doll
by Madame Alexander

Only serious collectors need apply. This 21 inch
wedding doll is absolutely exquisite.The doll is gorgeous and so is the wedding dress.This doll, priced at $1000, is not meant to
be played with.She is definitely meant
for serious collectors only.And for the
exceptionally serious…. Madame Alexander will recreate your own wedding dress
and doll with your hair color for a mere $5000.

About Me

This blog highlights my perspective as a grandmother and mother.I love being a grandmother and this stage of life and use my blog to share my experiences. I am also doing product reviews in the genre of the mommy bloggers and enjoying my relationship with that group also. I attend the annual giant Toy Fair NY and other showcases throughout the year and enjoy sharing what's new, classis and "grandparent friendly" with my readers. Follow me on facebook as I have lots of great posts that grandparents love. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/grandmachronicles/